Reflections on consecrated married life in The Holy Family Institute.
The HFI is part of the Pauline Family founded by Blessed James Alberione. The Society of St. Paul and the Daughters of St. Paul are two of the most well-known branches of the Pauline Family.
The Holy Family Institute nourishes a marriage-and-family spirituality in the Pauline tradition. After a period of formation, HFI members make Church-regulated public vows (the Evangelical Counsels) according to their state in life.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Who we areWe are Catholic couples, or the widowed, who wish to live our lives in a more consistent, God-oriented way. We draw inspiration from the Holy Family of Nazareth, model, light and source of grace. The goal we set ourselves is the sanctification of married/widowed life and we welcome the gift of consecration by Church-regulated vows of married Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience. We commit ourselves to making Christ's love reign in our hearts and in the hearts of our children.

What we doWe share in the spirituality of the Pauline Family and accomplish our mission as true members of the Family by our presence in the parish community. Depending on the time available, we are involved with Cenacles and Prayer Meetings, we sponsor couples preparing for marriage, help those in difficulty and support life from beginning to end. Many of us, however, devote themselves entirely to their families and home-school their children. We are concerned with the negative influence of the mass-media, but we also recognize their potential for good and we offer our lives for a blessing on media well-used and for God's mercy on famlies damaged by media misuse.

Why we do itTo respond to God's call to holiness by a Church-regulated commitment, and to support His saving action in view of the family.